Sad news of Tony Scott's death has left a dent in Hollywood.

Scott, director of hit films such as "Top Gun," Days of Thunder," and "Crimson Tide," died Sunday after jumping from a Los Angeles County bridge, police said. He was 68.

According to the Associated Press, the death is being investigated as a suicide.

"I can confirm that Tony Scott has passed away. The family asks that their privacy is respected at this time," Scott's spokesman, Simon Halls, said in a statement.

Several people called 911 around 12:35 p.m. to report that someone had jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge spanning San Pedro and Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor.

A dive team with Los Angeles Port Police pulled the body from the murky water several hours later, Nordquist said. Scott's body was taken to a dock in Wilmington and turned over to the county coroner's office.

Investigators found a note in Scott's black Toyota Prius, which was parked on the bridge, according to the Los Angeles Times. That note listed contact information. A suicide note was later found at his office.

"It was a puzzling end for a filmmaker who had maintained a busy pace, with a sequel to 'Top Gun,' his biggest hit, in the works," reported AP.

Scott lived in Beverly Hills, and was producer and director Ridley Scott's younger brother, who starred in big films such as "Blade Runner" and "Gladiator."

"The biggest edge I live on is directing. That's the most scary, dangerous thing you can do in your life," Scott said in an interview for his 1995 naval adventure "Crimson Tide." ''The scariest thing in my life is the first morning of production on all my movies. It's the fear of failing, the loss of face and a sense of guilt that everybody puts their faith in you and not coming through."

Scott is known for his hit movies "Top Gun" with Tom Cruise, "Enemy of the State" with Will Smith, "Beverly Hills Cops II" with Eddie Murphy, "True Romance" with Christian Slater and Patricia Arquetter, and "Crimson Tide" with Denzel Washington.

"Top Gun" with Tom Cruise was the top-grossing film of 1986. It racked in $176 million. He teamed with Cruise again in 1990 film "Days of Thunder."

"I'm always pushing for something new and fresh in the way things are shot, and the rest happens in the editing room. ... The real speed comes from the cutters and what they do with the celluloid," Scott said in an interview about the 1990 hit, according to AP.

He paired with Washington to make "Man on Fire," "Déjà vu," "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3," and "unstoppable."

Stars reached out on Twitter to express their condolences about the famous director.

"Just heard about Tony Scott news. Horrible... Tony was a truly lovely man who took me under his wing & ignited my passion to make films." - Duncan Jones

"No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day." - Ron Howard

"RIP Tony Scott. Damn. He was a huge inspiration. Very sad." - James Gunn

"Cannot believe the news about Tony Scott. Horrific an sad. Top Gun is one of my favorite movies of all time." - Dana Brunetti

"@DanaBrunetti My heart breaks for Tony Scott and his loved ones, my prayers and thoughts go out to them. Stunned and sad." - Michael De Luca

"Taking a moment to reflect on Tony Scott's life & work! My sympathies to his family. Feeling the loss!" - Samuel L. Jackson

"#RIPTONYSCOTT Big fan. Thank you for all of your movies. Sad day." - Peter Facinelli

Scott was married to actress Donna Scott, who appeared in several of her husband's films. They have twin sons.